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Malcolm, Noel, (editor).
The Correspondence of Thomas Hobbes.
Publisher: Clarendon Press, Oxford;
Date of Publication: 1997
Stock Code: 12911
Two volumes, octavo’s, pp., [vi] vii- lxxv [lxxvi], 1-511 [512]; [vi] vii- xv [xvi], 513-1008. Neat ownership inscription to inside front cover, otherwise no notable flaws, a near fine copy. Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679) is one of the most important figures in the history of European philosophy. Although best known for his political theory, he also wrote about theology, metaphysics, physics, optics, mathematics, psychology, and literary criticism. All of these interests are reflected in his correspondence. Some small groups of his letters have been printed in the past (often in inaccurate transcriptions), but this edition is the first complete collection of his correspondence, nearly half of which has never been printed before. The letters are fully annotated, and there are long biographical entries on all of his correspondents. £45.00